R. Ruth Linden, PhD, is founder and president of Tree of Life Health Advocates, where she helps clients navigate the health-care system and access the best possible care. She is a former professor at the University of California, San Francisco, Stanford University, and Tufts University, and has advised the FDA on developing policy to facilitate expanded access to experimental therapies. http://www.treeoflifehealthadvocates.com
Americans die unnecessarily in hospitals, according to a recent study from doctors at the Yale School of Medicine. Prior studies…